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Herbert Hoover Elementary

Stepped in mid-year as 5th grade teacher. Hoover has a history as PAUSD's choice school with a traditional style.

Virtual Academy

Student teacher in online 4th grade classroom focused on PBL, choice and student agency. Classroom employed workshop model for reading, writing and math and used a positive behavior classroom management program centering on Life Skills. - Developed and taught lessons in reading, math, social studies, and more. Helped with competency- and rubric-based grading.- Created and taught new virtual unit on California Missions with emphasis on primary sources and interpreting the mission… Show more Student teacher in online 4th grade classroom focused on PBL, choice and student agency. Classroom employed workshop model for reading, writing and math and used a positive behavior classroom management program centering on Life Skills. - Developed and taught lessons in reading, math, social studies, and more. Helped with competency- and rubric-based grading.- Created and taught new virtual unit on California Missions with emphasis on primary sources and interpreting the mission period from multiple perspectives.- Conducted class over Zoom and used Altitude Learning Platform daily. Also knowledgeable about digital notebooks, Jamboard, Flipgrid, and Padlet. Show less

Clifford School

Student teacher in a diverse virtual 3rd grade classroom. Classroom focused on growth mindset through daily read alouds.- Taught ELA, math, science and enrichment lessons. Led small group sessions for guided reading, weekly book group meetings, ELD sessions.- Held class over Google Meet and used Google Classroom to manage distribution and submission of materials and assignments.

Moffett Field, Ca

- Promoted public awareness of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and its science.- Represented mission at events with audiences ranging from 100 to 100K by organizing and staffing booth and coordinating talks. Responsible for initiating, planning, scheduling, communications, materials management, and recruitment and direction of volunteers from within and outside program. - Revised and refined hands-on activities and displays to optimize audience engagement… Show more - Promoted public awareness of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and its science.- Represented mission at events with audiences ranging from 100 to 100K by organizing and staffing booth and coordinating talks. Responsible for initiating, planning, scheduling, communications, materials management, and recruitment and direction of volunteers from within and outside program. - Revised and refined hands-on activities and displays to optimize audience engagement and better convey observatory’s science results. - Developed partnerships with outreach and event coordinators at local venues and furthered connections with observatory users and guests. - Team received Ames Honor Award. Show less

Mountain View, Ca

- Co-developed and ran challenges for NASA summer robotics program for community college students from minority-serving institutions. [The program introduced students to micro-controllers (Arduino), sensors, rapid prototyping (laser cutting and 3D printing), and project management.] Provided daily technical and non-technical support for students. Developed and presented short talk about program for Stanford FabLearn conference. - Wrote engineering design challenge for middle school… Show more - Co-developed and ran challenges for NASA summer robotics program for community college students from minority-serving institutions. [The program introduced students to micro-controllers (Arduino), sensors, rapid prototyping (laser cutting and 3D printing), and project management.] Provided daily technical and non-technical support for students. Developed and presented short talk about program for Stanford FabLearn conference. - Wrote engineering design challenge for middle school students. Researched challenge concepts, designed and wrote materials, and conducted teacher reviews of challenges. Authored winning application and poster for Ames Innovation Fair, securing $25K in funding for project. - Assisted with update and reopening of on-site museum used as field trip for 4th-6th grade classes after 9 month closure. Reworked hands-on activities, communicated with teachers, and taught field trips for almost 4000 attendees from February-June 2016. Team received Ames Honor Award. Show less

Menlo Park, California

Established, ran, and taught science program for K-3 school of 475+ students. Managed all phases of 12 different units of science curriculum for 20+ classrooms. - Transformed the science aide position into a comprehensive science class that reached all students once each week. - Relieved teachers of sole responsibility for incorporating science curriculum into weekly lesson plans. - Created developmentally appropriate original lesson plans that addressed gaps in curriculum.… Show more Established, ran, and taught science program for K-3 school of 475+ students. Managed all phases of 12 different units of science curriculum for 20+ classrooms. - Transformed the science aide position into a comprehensive science class that reached all students once each week. - Relieved teachers of sole responsibility for incorporating science curriculum into weekly lesson plans. - Created developmentally appropriate original lesson plans that addressed gaps in curriculum. - Received School Honorary Service Award. Show less

Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Elementary Education And Teaching

Master'S Degree, Physics

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Physics And History

Activities and Societies: Rice Amnesty International (Founding President), Member of Baker College, Sigma Pi Sigma (physics honor society)

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